Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Right after the Rolls Royce departed, Alyssa's expression hardened as she punched Jasper in the chest.

"Lyse, be gentle. I don't want you to hurt yourself," Jasper cautioned her, his voice trembling from her strength.

Sean, who was in the driver's seat, stole a glance at them from the rearview mirror and stifled a laugh.

"Jasper, I have a question for you." She poked his chest and asked angrily, "Did you know about the arranged marriage between Lauren and the Hodgson son?"

His eyes wavered. Grasping her hand, he wondered, "Lyse, how did you hear about it?"

"How could you ask that question? I think half of the city has heard about it by now!" Alyssa then proceeded to relay Silas' update to Jasper.

"Damn it!" Enraged, he punched the car window. "By publicly announcing the news, the Hodgson family is pressuring Javier into finalizing the marriage."

"They're being delusional. What era are we in now? They can't possibly force Lauren to marry Freddy!" Clenching her jaw, she said, "If Lauren refuses to marry, not even the president can make her!"

"But Lauren agreed to the marriage."

"What? But why?" Alyssa and Sean gasped in unison.

"Lauren said that being with Landon was too burdensome."

remarked, "That's a

trouble for Landon and Angie if she

Freddy?" Looking skeptical, Alyssa

rasped, "I got into a fight with Javier in front of Lauren over the arranged

punch the car window. Fortunately, the solid build of the Rolls Royce was able to withstand their

the heartache. She lamented,

against you and hit back at

other than to risk her

pain, shook his head. "We can't have her marry Freddy.

I'd rather Lauren marry Cyrus than that good-for-nothing Freddy Hodgson! I'd rather keep a nice young lady like Lauren

his lips. He wondered, "Lyse, do you think Landon stands a chance to get back

Jasper's arms, Alyssa sighed softly. "Lauren and Landon might encounter more obstacles than us. Let's settle the immediate

termination notice was immediately emailed to the inboxes of all company employees. The notice stated that Preston was relieved of all his roles in

do with the Harper Group except

to have fun and release his frustration at The Millennium, a famous luxurious entertainment establishment in Solana

in his lounge after taking a few beers that tasted like wet cardboard. He accused Cornelius of being a wolf in sheep's clothing who'd sell out anyone to protect his interest. His friends had no choice but to comfort him,

matter of time before Preston made his return to the

was fucking gorgeous. Get her here